Dogs Bay Country Club for Dogs Testimonials

2009-08-21T09:41:00.001-07:00

"You have the best service ever! Coal loves coming here. We are very confident leaving him with you."

The Northouse Family

"I know when Buster is with you, he is receiving the best of care."

The Bloss Family

"Hamlet loves it!!!!!! and all of you... !

The Smith family

West Olive, MI

"Tucker loves the TLC you give. Mom loves the blogspot and the daily activity reports and also how dirty and smelly he is when she picks him up cuz that means he had FUN!"

The Miller family
Zeeland, MI

"This is Chance's favorite place!!"

The Wessmans
Holland, MI

2009-06-11T15:49:00.001-07:00

We are long time customers of Dogs Bay Boarding Kennels. Lily and Henry actually look forward to their time spent with Dogs Bay....we have never had a Dog that liked going to a kennel and would get excited in the car as soon as we near the entrance. They have always been treated kindly and we really enjoy looking at the Web page daily to see what antics they are up to. Kudos to Deb and her staff for a job well done, and also giving us peace of mind when leaving our babies with them.

Anne and Mark Stewart
Holland, MI

2009-06-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

I had previously used several other kennels in the area and was not happy with the facilities or the care my dog(s) received. When you walk into the Dogs Bay facility you will notice right off the bat that there is no doggie odor. The facilities are bright and cheery where the cages are located. The cages are all nice size with plenty of room. The outside area is nice and large, whether your pet is a loner or one that likes to play with others. The individual report you receive when you return, recaps your pets stay day by day. I would never consider another kennel after using this one over the last several years.
Barbara Paulger

2009-06-11T15:47:00.002-07:00

Beshe and Jack had the best of times!!! They used to be stressed out when we picked them up at another kennel we used. Now they are relaxed, tired and happy!!

Mary Van Dyke
Holland, MI

2009-06-11T15:47:00.001-07:00

We have been clients since Dogs Bay opened and are very pleased. Our dog had a bad experience elsewhere, but Deb and staff were able to get her used to playing with dogs again. She loves it now. It's great to see the blog pictures while you are on vacation!

Mary Beth Serdahely
Holland, MI

2009-06-11T15:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Deb!

We just want to tell you how grateful we are to you and your marvelous staff for taking the greatest of care with our lil' Coop (right). How in the world did they make him smell so wonderful after picking him up?!

Jennifer and Christie happened to be terrific in our meeting them. You must possess endless pride in having your great facility in such super hands.

Hopefully, our paths will cross sometime soon. Again, no words could describe our profound appreciation for allowing Cooper's stay on little notice and for knowing we able to trust him in your care.

All our best,
Tony Estevez

2009-06-11T15:45:00.000-07:00

Our dog Toby adores coming to Dogs Bay. It's amazing..... he starts to get excited as soon as we turn onto 68th St. The group play is fantastic for Toby- he loves the interaction with all of his 'friends'
and we love reading his 'report card' at the end of his stay! Toby has been coming here for 5 years (his whole life) and we wouldn't take him anywhere else!!!

Lynn White
Holland, MI

2009-06-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

Before discovering Dogs Bay Country Club I was very hesitant in leaving Elly with just anyone. She's my best friend (and a bit
spoiled) and of course I want the best for her! From the minute I walked in your doors, Elly was welcomed with love. The space and ammenities are amazing. The best thing is being able to go online throughout her stay to see pictures and blogs of what she's been up to. Elly has stayed at Dogs Bay 3x and now some of her friends have too, I recommend it! Sometimes I think she'd rather stay, then come home with me! ;) You truly do share the love of my dog and I thank you for that.

Megan, Josh, and Elly

2009-06-11T15:36:00.000-07:00

Dog's Bay is the BEST!
If you love your dog- as only our dog lovers can. The staff at Dog's Bay will love them too.
Our dog Sparky was a puppy when he started coming to Dog's Bay and jumped up on Deb's desk (nearly knocking everything off) and she smiled and loved him right away.
This place is really on the ball- making sure all "clients" have their shots etc. so they can play together without worry. The Dog's Bay staff creates a warm loving atmosphere so you don't feel bad leaving your best dog in their well trained hands. Our dog Sparky went thru a needy period with eye and ear medication and Dog's Bay didn't think twice about making sure he had his medicines while we were gone. Sparky even had a head cone to prevent him from biting a growth on his back and the staff was so amazing. I tell you-You won't find a better substitute to fill in for you then the staff at Dog's Bay.

Penny Shuff
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T06:03:00.000-07:00

"Belle is our very pampered Siberian Husky. The care she receives at Dogs Bay is very personalized. Belle is now 10 years old, and has been staying with Deb since she was a puppy. The staff at Dogs Bay has continually modified Belle's experience to fit the various stagees of her life. Bottomline: If there is no vacancy for Belle at Dogs Bay Contry Club...we don't leave town!!

Lou & Sharon Fracalossi
and Belle
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T05:49:00.000-07:00

Bailey and Goldie (left) in a friendly game of tug with friend Smilee.

"When we moved here three years ago, I was most worried that I wouldn't be able to find a place for Bailey and Goldie to be boarded that would live up to the care they had with the pet sitter who stayed with them in our home. Dogs Bay and all the people there are not only as good as a pet sitter, they are better! Their care and concern for Bailey and Goldie equals my own. They are professioinal and have exceeded every expectation I've ever had regarding a boarding facility. One of the most wonderful things Deb has done recently is provide an online journal and pictures of the dogs that I can check every couple of days when I am away. Bailey and Goldie have a smile on their face every time and when they come home, I know they miss their dog and people friends. Thank you Deb and everyone at Dogs Bay! I highly recommend them."

Linda Avery
Bailey & Goldie
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T05:46:00.001-07:00

"Our dog Ben has been vacationing at Dogs Bay for the last few years, ever since we first went there on a recommendation from a friend. When Ben comes home, I can tell that he has a good time and been well looked after. Ben LOVES the community play time with the other dogs and the nature walks. I love the daily progress reports when I get back so I know exactly how he ate, slept and played with the other dogs while I was gone. There is NOWHERE else that I trust to look after Ben."

Karen Blair
& Ben
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

Sami & Zeke (puggles) playing with friend Moki.

"I remember the first time we had to board Zeke at another facility, before we knew about Dogs Bay. He was miserable when we picked him up! We felt so guilty about leaving him behind. We vowed to never let that happen again. Soon after, we found Dogs Bay. We added Sammy to our pack, so we have two "kids" now and both of them absolutely love going to "Aunt Deb's." Every time we pull into the driveway, they both go crazy! They are so excited to be there. We are so thankful for such a wonderful place and wonderful staff. We know they are having fun while we are out of town. It's great to be able to check up on the kids on the blog. There is NO other place we would leave our "kids!"

Scott Jones
Sammy & Zeke
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

Riley (left) with friend Abby.

"As we make the turn onto 64th St., Riley knows where he is going. You can see his excitement as we pull in the driveway! He practically pulls me to the door and is ready to say goodbye before I am. We are thankful fo rthe great care Riley receives and love reading about his stay on his report card. The blog is a BIG hit with our kids!

Thank you!
Lynn DeNave
& Riley
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T04:59:00.000-07:00

Maddy (right) with friend Sophie.

Four things we really appreciate about Dogs Bay for our dog Maddy.
#1 It is VERY clean and well appointed space with lots of room for outdoor play.
#2 The staff really care about the dogs and it is clear they consider them family.
#3 The opportunity to see pictures of our dog playing while we are on vacation.
#4 The professional organization and dedication to detail.
Maddy is happy to go to Dogs Bay, and that is what counts the most!

Rebecca Bruns
& Maddy
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T04:58:00.000-07:00

Mel (left) playing tug with buddy Sparky.

"I choose Dogs Bay Country Club for Dogs because of their superior quality of care my dog will receive. The place is very clean, the dogs get time to play and have indiividual attention and the people are very knowledgable about dog behavior. Sometimes, I think my dog enjoys being at Dogs Bay more than she does being at home!

Sincerely,

Tammy Icelles
& Mel
Hudsonville, MI

2009-04-22T04:57:00.000-07:00

"This is Cole's fourth summer at Dogs Bay. The trust Deb and her staff have provided us in caring for Cole allows us the enjoyment of boating on Lake Michigan during the summer months."

Rosemary Hughes
Jan Makowski
& Cole
Westmont, IL

2009-04-22T04:50:00.000-07:00

Lucky (left) and friend Bella.

"We have boarded our Bichon Frise at Dogs Bay Country Club for Dogs on many occasions. It means a lot to us to know that Lucky is well cared for when we are away. We have a lot of confidence in Deb and the team at Dogs Bay Country Club for Dogs. It is a first rate boarding experience, which we highly recommend!"

The Lastacy Family
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T04:48:00.000-07:00

"Ozzie always enjoys his stay at Dogs Bay. He plays with all his friends and really isn't that excited to come home when we come to pick him up! That tell us he got excellent, loving care while we were gone.

Betty Hoekstra
& Ozzie
Holland, MI

2009-04-22T04:40:00.000-07:00

"We just want to tell you how much it means to see Tanner on your blog. He looks so good and he sure loves his tennis balls! Thanks for the awesome care!"

Rany & Jackie Soper
& Tanner
Holland, MI

2009-04-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

"We have been bringing Hugo to Dogs Bay for years! He absolutely loves it there. He visits pretty regularly since we travel quite a bit, and as soon as we turn down the driveway his tail starts wagging! He gets plenty of exercise and loves playing with his "buddies" during play time. We always feel completely comfortable that he is so well taken care of, that we would rather bring him to Dogs Bay than leave him with friends or relatives! Thanks for providing such good care",

Carla Breslin

& Hugo (right playing ball with friend Pepper)

2009-04-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

We adopted two greyhounds who had spent the bulk of their lives being kenneled when not racing. There was no way that we could be comfortable leaving our beloved pets in just any kennel when we travel! Dogs Bay provides them with ample time out of their runs and a lot of puppy play time. The daily posted pictures on their blog (http://www.dogsbay.blogspot.com/) are such a reassurance to us when we are gone. Being able to check up on the "kids" is priceless!! Thanks Deb and staff for providing such quality care!

Helen Downing with

Addaboy and Paola

2009-04-14T06:49:00.001-07:00

When we leave our dog at Dogs Bay we are completely confident that she is receiving great care. We have received such great service. The staff really enjoy the dogs an dyou can tell it. There is a good mix of play time and one on one time and it is a clean and well kept up Country Club. We feel like they are on of our family taking care of our dog. Thank you so much. We highly recommend Dogs Bay!

Dave and Dee Boes

Roxie (right) and Keri playing tag :-)

2009-04-14T06:39:00.000-07:00

Bailey & Lexus would like to thank Dogs Bay for taking such good care of us. We have been coming to Dogs Bay for 2 years and have loved every minute of it! Our favorite things are being able to stay in the same suite. The facility is so clean! We love the special attention we get from the staff as we are getting up in age :) We look forward to the next time we see our family getting our supplies ready for our next visit!

Thanks,

Bailey & Lexus Aardappel